Jeff John - The War on Guns

‘King of the Enfield Sniper Rifles’ Combines Superb Photos with Detailed History

Whether you appreciate firearms for reasons of technical interest, design, performance, or historical knowledge, or all of the above, L42A1: King of the Enfield Sniper Rifles hits all targets… [More]

Every once in a while I like to take a break from screaming at cars over politics and just have fun with a good old-fashioned weapon of war.

Holding All the Cards

We display ours above the mantle.

I just got an electronic one that would look good here:

If you’re not familiar with Art in Arms Press and the masterful work done by my old Guns and Ammo, Handguns, and GUNS Magazine editor, Jeff John, you ought to be:

You Can Judge Some Books By Their Covers

They’re just as informative and gorgeously photographed on the inside.

I’ve written about both before:

I bring them up again here because author Jeff John, my longtime former editor at GUNS Magazine (we actually go back to GUNS & AMMO), released a revised and updated second edition of FG42, and he sent me hard copies of both, which I’d previously only seen in electronic form.

I’ve also told readers about The Matchless Enfield No. 4 (T) Sniper, blogged about Colours of the Queen’s Rangers, and on more than one occasion steered people over to Jeff’s website, Art in Arms Press, featuring “historical and contemporary firearm books & photography,” and more.

Consider carving out some time to spend over there, to appreciate artistry, craftsmanship, and history, and to get copies of Jeff’s books for yourself or a deserving friend or relative.

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